| How to Cut a Faux Hawk Posted: 24 Mar 2022 05:00 PM PDT The faux hawk is an innovation on the Mohawk hairstyle. While a Mohawk changes abruptly from a shaved head to a strip of hair in the center of the head, a faux hawk makes a smoother transition between long and short sections of the cut, resulting in a more versatile cut that can be styled down or up depending on the occasion. This article will show you how to cut a faux hawk. [Edit]Preparing Your Hair - Decide on the width of your faux hawk. How wide the center section (hawk) will be depends on your face shape and personal taste. Use the eyes as a gauge. Generally the center section of a faux hawk cut (i.e. the hawk/raised bit) spreads from outer eye to outer eye, or from center eye to center eye.[1]
- Experiment with different widths to see what looks best on your face.
- If you have long hair, tie it back in a ponytail so that your sides look clipped, then hold the center part over your head or twist and clip it on top of your head. This should give you an idea of what you might look like.
- Divide the hair into 3 sections. To separate the sections, use a comb and, moving from your front hairline (forehead) to the bottom-back of your head (the nape of your neck), carve out a C-shape. The C starts at your front hairline and ends at the nape of your neck.
- The exact size and shape of the side sections will depend on the width of your center section, which will run vertically from your front hairline to the nape of your neck.
- Work on keeping the center section the same width all the way down as you draw your C curve on each side of the head. The curve should come quite naturally as your comb inclines up towards your crown and then down towards the nape of your neck.
- Do this on both sides of your head to make 2 equal side sections and the 1 section on top, which will be the peak of your hawk.
- Make sure your hair parts are clean. You should now have 2 C-shaped parts: 1 on either side of your head. Make sure that the lines are clean and not jagged.
- Fasten the center section of hair with clips. To ensure that you don't accidentally cut the center section of hair as you trim your sides, clip it down. If you don't have hair clips, you can use elastics if your hair is long enough, or you can use hair pins.
- Know which method you want to use for cutting the side sections. You can use scissors or clippers to cut the sides of your hair, and then you'll want to move to scissors for the top. Clippers will generally give you a closer, less textured-looking cut than scissors.[2]
- If you're cutting a faux hawk yourself, you may be best off using the clippers method as it will be difficult to see the back of your head well enough to cut your hair with scissors— not to mention you'll risk cutting your fingers.
- If you do use clippers and you don't want the sides of your to just be one length, you can use a mixture of clippers and scissors to do a blended fade. This involves using 3 levels of clipper guards and then blending the lines with scissors.
- If you're using scissors, wet your hair before you get started. Keep your hair dry if you're using clippers.
[Edit]Cutting the Sides and Back with Scissors - Know the risks. Unless you're accustomed to cutting your own hair, and you have good mirrors that allow you to see the back of your head as you work on it, you may want to use clippers for this.
- Even if you don't accidentally cut your fingers, you might end up with an uneven cut if you can't properly see what you're doing.
- If you would prefer to use scissors to cut the side sections of your hair, consider asking a friend to help you out.
- Know which direction to cut in. As you cut the side sections, you'll move from the front of your hairline to the back (face to neck) in vertical strips. To get a sense of what this means, hold a comb vertically against your head — it should be parallel to your face, not perpendicular to it.
- You'll move from one vertical strip to another until you've completed the entire side section, and then you'll move to the other side.
- Know the correct hand position. For each vertical section that you cut, you'll hold the hair between the pointer and middle fingers of your non-dominant hand, at a 90-degree angle from your head. Pretend your two fingers are a pair of scissors, and hold the hair between them.
- Some stylists recommend positioning your non-dominant hand so that your thumb is pointing outward in the direction that you are moving (in this case, towards the back of your head).
- For a right-handed stylist, this means your left hand's fingers should be pointing upward on the left side of your head as you cut with your right.
- Cut the sides depending on hair density. There are two ways to cut those vertical sections of hair as you move along the C curve towards the back of your head:
- For thin or normal hair, you can get away with cutting all of the hair at the same distance from the head. To get a sense of what this means, hold the flat side of a comb against the head and then move it outward between 1 and 2 inches, keeping the comb completely vertical — not tilting in or out. This is how you will move down a vertical section of normal hair when cutting it.
- If hair is quite thick, you may want to cut it shorter to longer moving from top to bottom. To get a sense of the direction in which you'd cut, hold the flat side of a comb next the head, pull it out from the head between 1 and 2 inches, and tilt the top of the comb slightly inward. This is how you will move down the vertical section of thick hair when cutting it.
- Complete both sides. Do the same for both sides, cutting in vertical sections moving front to back.
- Clean up sideburns/around ears. Before moving to the back of your head, you'll want to clean up the hair around your ears. If you don't have sideburns, this will just involve trimming any hair that hangs over your ears so that you've got a clean line.
- If you have sideburns, use a comb to brush the hair in one direction and then trim it so there's a clean line; then, brush the hair in the other direction and trim it again.
- If your sideburns are quite thick, you can brush them up with a comb and slightly trim the tops of them. Just make sure that there are no bald patches in your sideburns before doing this, otherwise you might make them more obvious.
- Release the back center section from its clip. Once the sides are done, you can trim up the lower back section that starts at the crown of your head and goes down to the nape of your neck.
- You may need to give it a quick comb-through if it's tangled.
- Cut the lower back section. Hold strips of hair between the pointer and middle fingers of your non-dominant hand, pull them away from your head at 90 degrees, and then tilt them in slightly toward the center line of your head, then cut into them.
- Once again, you'll move down the strip from top to bottom, going either shorter to longer if you have thick hair, or all one length if you have fine to normal hair.
- This time you needn't worry as much about the strips of hair being perfectly vertical, as you'll be texturing your hair.
- You're ready to cut the top section. Once your back and sides are done, you're ready to cut the top center section of your hair, aka the hawk!
[Edit]Cutting the Back and Sides with Clippers - Decide which guards you want to use. For a faux hawk you'll likely want the sides of your hair to gradually go from shorter to longer until they reach the top center of your head. To achieve this, you'll want to do a graded cut using 3 guard sizes.[3]
- Unless you already know what sizes you want, consider starting with a #2 (1/4-inch) guard for the bottom, a #3 (3/8-inch) guard for the middle, and a #4 (1/2-inch) guard for the top of the side sections of your hair.
- Use the #4 guard to cut from the bottom hairline up. As you approach the top center section of your hair (the part of your hair that will become the faux hawk), rock your hand outward and lift the clippers away from your scalp.
- Do this as slowly and smoothly as possible to avoid making any mistakes.
- Switch to the #3 guard and repeat, but stop earlier. Use the #3 guard to cut from the bottom of your hair up, but this time stop and rock the clippers away from your scalp at roughly 1/4 of the distance from your bottom hairline to the outer edge of your hawk.
- Switch to the #2 guard and repeat, but stop even earlier. Again working from the bottom up, run the razor along your scalp and then rock it away as your reach the lower tier of where you want to be — this just depends on your own tastes.
- Clean up any lines with a #1 guard. With a #1 guard on your razor, clean up around the edges of your hairline.
- Blend. Right now you should see clearly defined sections where you've clipped your hair using different guards. To blend the sections, gently comb the hair upward at the border where one section moves into another, then gently glide either scissors or clippers along the comb to remove the hair that sticks out.
- Do this around your entire head until everything looks blended.
[Edit]Cutting the Center Top Section - Release the center top section from its clips. Comb it vertically down the center of your head, towards your face. This is the direction in which you'll cut it.
- Again you'll be cutting in vertical strips, but this time the up-down direction will be from your crown to your forehead.
- Make sure that you're maintaining enough length in this section as you cut.[4]
- Work from the outside in. Beginning with one side of your head, comb down the outermost strip of hair that runs from your crown to your forehead. Line it up with the the hair on the side of your head and cut along it, from the back to the front of your head.
- Over direct each strip of hair as you cut. When working on layers of the center strip of your hair, don't try to cut each layer the same length. You want them to go from shorter on the outside to longest at the center-top of your head, which will be the peak of your hawk.
- To ensure you're cutting correctly, comb each layer of hair over so that it lies flat on your head, and then cut it even with the first layer you cut.
- Make sure that you're cutting each layer as it lies flat on your head. This is different from your previous cuts, in which you held the hair out from the head.
- The hair must lie flat on your head, otherwise you'll risk cutting all layers the same length, which you don't want for the center part of your head.
- Move to the next side. Once you've cut from the outside to the center part, move to the other side of your head and do the same there — moving from the outermost strip of hair in towards the part.
- Texturize the top. Once you've finished cutting both sides of your center piece, work through the top part of your hair. You can now cut into your hair randomly to suit your own tastes.
- Grab small sections of your hair between your pointer and middle fingers, and cut into them with scissors. Cut down at an angle instead of straight across; this will give you more of a textured, fun look.[5]
[Edit]Finishing it Off - Thin it out (optional). If your hair is looking chunky and thick, consider taking some sections between your fingers and cutting very lightly into them while holding the scissors vertically pointing down towards your scalp.
- When doing this, don't cut the entire chunk of hair — just a few snips into the section of hair that you hold between your fingers will be fine.
- If the back is still quite full, you can do what is called "channel cutting", which involves running the scissors through the hair at a diagonal angle as you cut. This can be particularly helpful at the back of your hair, particularly if you have trouble reaching back there, as you only need one hand for channel cutting (the one holding the scissors).
- Texturize the sides and back of your hair (optional). Once you're happy with the top, move around the sides and back and make little adjustments as you see fit.
- One way to easily add some texture is to gently twist a chunk of hair and then, holding the scissors at a diagonal angle, gently running them against the hair twist to add some texture.
- Don't close the scissors completely over the twist, otherwise you'll just cut the chunk of hair off instead of giving it a pointy, razored look.
- Rub a texturizing cream, mousse or wax between your hands and then apply it to your hair. To get the faux hawk look, move your hands through the center top part of your hair swiftly and in an upward motion.
- If the sides of your hair are still a bit long, you can use the styling product to tame them down a bit by pushing them forwards or backwards.
- A common tip from stylists when applying product is to start at the back of your hair. That way if you use too much product, your hair won't look overly greasy.
- When cutting hair, scissors should always be very sharp.
- If you already have short hair, you may be able to style a faux hawk without cutting your hair just by slicking down the sides and using a texturizing cream or mousse to spike up the center part of your hair.
- Note that the shortest part of a faux hawk is usually between 1/4 of an inch 3/4 of an inch long.
- This can be a difficult cut to do if you're not a professional hair stylist — even a professional might have difficulty doing this cut on themselves. Consider going to a barber and asking for the cut there.
- This style works well with unwashed hair, as freshly washed hair might be too soft and slick to stick up, and you want a full textured look.[6]
[Edit]Warnings - Do not cut the hair as short as you would like it to look when the cut is finished, particularly if you're doing a wet cut, as the hair will contract when it's dry.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Clippers
- Scissors
- Mousse, gel and/or pomade
- Hair dryer (optional)
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| How to Make Easy Caramel Posted: 24 Mar 2022 09:00 AM PDT Homemade caramel is made with just three main ingredients: sugar, butter and cream. How could it not be delicious? To make it, you cook the ingredients together until the mixture thickens and turns a rich amber color. Try it either on the stovetop or in the microwave. If you want to customize your caramel, try flavoring it with cinnamon, cayenne pepper, bourbon or apple juice. Want to learn more about how to make easy caramel? Read on. [Edit]Ingredients [Edit]On the Stovetop - 1 cup white sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
[Edit]In the Microwave - 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup half and half
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
[Edit]Cooking it on the Stovetop - Measure out the ingredients before you start cooking. Timing is very important when making caramel, since it can easily burn, and you don't want to have to search around your kitchen for a measuring cup while your sugar is boiling.
- Place a heavy-bottomed saucepan on the stove. A two to three quart pan works well. Be sure to use one that's nice and heavy, so it cooks the sugar evenly.
- Caramelize the sugar. Pour the sugar into the saucepan, and turn the heat to medium high. Start whisking it immediately so it doesn't burn, and keep going as it comes to a boil and begins to melt. Stop stirring once all of the sugar granules have melted.[1]
- Be sure to stand there stirring the entire time, since sugar can quickly overcook once it's caramelized.
- If you cook it too long, the caramel will come out hard or even burn.
- Add the butter to the pot. Be careful, since this will cause the mixture to froth up. Continue to whisk until the butter is completely melted.
- Take the pan off the heat. Wait 10 seconds or so for the mixture to stop boiling.
- Stir in the cream. Pour it slowly into the pan, and continue whisking until the caramel is smooth.
- Add the salt and vanilla, and other flavorings. Sprinkle the salt over the caramel and pour in the vanilla, along with any other flavorings you want to use. Stir until they're well incorporated throughout the caramel.
- Return the pan to heat and bring the caramel to a boil. Reduce it to a simmer and cook for one more minute before removing it from heat.
- Allow it to cool. Once it is no longer piping hot, transfer to a heat-proof jar or container. Store your homemade caramel in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
[Edit]Cooking it in the Microwave - Melt the butter in a glass microwave-safe bowl. Cook it on high for about 30 seconds. If it needs more time, keep cooking until it's entirely melted.[2] Remove it from the microwave.
- Don't use plastic when you're cooking caramel in the microwave. The sugar gets very hot, and can destroy the bowl and cause a mess. Be sure to always use glass instead.
- Mix in the brown sugar and heavy cream. Pour them into the same bowl with the butter. Use a spoon or whisk to mix well.
- Microwave on high for a minute and a half. This should be enough time for the mixture to get hot and bubbly. If it needs more time, cook it for an extra thirty seconds.[3]
- Be careful not to cook it for too long, or it could overheat and cause a mess in your microwave.
- Handle the bowl very carefully once you add the sugar, since it will get quite hot.
- Add the salt and vanilla, and other flavorings. Sprinkle the salt over the caramel and pour in the vanilla, along with any other flavorings you want to use. Stir until they're well incorporated throughout the caramel.
- Allow it to cool. Once it is no longer piping hot, transfer to a heat-proof jar or container. Store your homemade caramel in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
[Edit]Trying Delicious Variations - Make apple caramel. For a fantastic fall treat, try flavoring your caramel with apple. Using either the stovetop or microwave method, alter the recipe as follows:[4]
- Reduce the half and half to 1/4 cup
- At the same time as you add the salt and vanilla, add 1/4 cup apple cider and 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Make bourbon caramel. Simply replace the vanilla in your caramel recipe of choice with the same amount of bourbon. The deep amber bourbon complements the flavor of the sweet caramel perfectly, and it's delicious paired with vanilla ice cream.[5]
- Make salted caramel. This is a popular variation on caramel sauce that takes the flavor up a notch. Instead of adding just a pinch of salt, add a teaspoon of salt for every cup of sugar you use. There's something about the sweet-and-salty flavor combination that makes it taste that much better.
- Make spicy caramel. Everything's better with a little kick, right? To give your caramel sauce a memorable twist, add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon at the same time you add the salt.
- Another way to make salted caramel is to add 1 tablespoon fleur de sel or sea salt after the cream has been incorporated.
- After refrigeration, heat up the caramel to make it easier to pour.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Heavy-bottomed saucepan
- Measuring cups
- Whisk or wooden spoon
- Heat-proof container
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| How to Clean Bathroom Grout Posted: 24 Mar 2022 01:00 AM PDT Unsure how to clean your stubborn shower or tile grout? The important thing to remember when it comes to cleaning grout is that you should always start with the mildest cleaning product and only work your way up to harsher cleaners if necessary. This may mean some extra time, but it could help preserve the life of your grout for another couple years as some harsh cleaners can damage grout. This wikihow article will teach you how to clean bathroom grout. [Edit]Quick Solutions - Break the grout down with baking soda and vinegar. Take two tablespoons (30 g) of baking soda and add enough water to make a thick paste. Dip a clean toothbrush or grout brush into the paste, and then use the toothbrush to scrub the grout with the paste.[1]
- For the best results, use a new toothbrush with hard bristles, and scrub the grout in a circular motion, rather than back and forth.[2]
- When you have finished scrubbing the grout, use a spray bottle to spray the area with a half-and-half mixture of vinegar and water.[3] Let it bubble for about half an hour.
- Use the toothbrush to scrub the baking soda paste and vinegar into the grout again. Rinse the area with clean water.
- Try scrubbing with baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. In case the baking soda and vinegar mixture didn't to the trick, try hydrogen peroxide instead of vinegar. Make a thin paste with baking soda and hydrogen peroxide, and use the toothbrush to scrub the paste into the grout.[4] Pour on some additional peroxide if necessary.[5] Rinse with warm water when you're finished.
- You should never mix vinegar and hydrogen peroxide,[6] so clean the area well and wait a couple days before trying this method.
- If the hydrogen peroxide doesn't remove all the dirt and grime, it will at least improve the appearance of the grout by removing stains, and will kill any mold that's present.[7]
- Give borax and lemon oil a try. In a small bowl, mix together ¼ cup (63 g) borax, ½ teaspoon (3 ml) lemon oil, and enough liquid soap (such as Castile soap) to make a paste.
- Use your toothbrush to scrub the paste into the grout, and then rinse with warm water.
- Steam clean the grout. One effective and environmentally friendly way of cleaning grout is to attack it with a steam cleaner.[8] Outfit your steam cleaner with a thin and pointed nozzle, and a brush attachment if it's available. Aim the nozzle at the grout lines, apply continuous steam, and follow the grout lines with the steamer.[9]
- Even if the steam cleaner doesn't get the grout perfectly clean, it will clean it somewhat, and help loosen the rest of the dirt and debris to make it easier to clean with other products. [10]
[Edit]Cleaning With Stronger Products - Try oxygen bleach products. This is another name for sodium percarbonate, which is a compound made of hydrogen peroxide and soda crystals.[11] Brand-name products include Clorox, OxiClean, Oxi Magic, and Bio Kleen. Mix the product with water as per the manufacturer's instructions. Apply to the affected area and let it sit for up to an hour before scrubbing and rinsing.[12]
- Be sure to use these products in a well-ventilated area, and avoid contact with your skin. Always wear gloves to use these products.
- Always spot test commercial products in a small area on your grout to make sure the product won't discolor, erode, or damage your grout.[13] Don't use any sort of bleach product on colored grout.
- Use a commercial grout cleaner and whitener.[14] There are many cleaners out there that are designed specifically for grout, and most of them can be purchased at hardware stores. Be sure to always follow the manufacturer's instructions for use, and follow all the safety precautions. Commercial grout cleaners include:
- Zep
- Goo Gone Grout
- Outrageous
- Tilex Tile and Grout
- Beware of chemical combinations. In case you find one chemical hasn't worked and you want to try another, be sure to wash the area and wait a couple days before trying something new. Just like hydrogen peroxide and vinegar can combine to form peracetic acid,[15] so too can commercial cleansers mix to form poisonous gasses, caustic liquids, and noxious fumes.[16]
- Stain the grout as a last resort. For dirt and stains that just won't come clean from your grout, there are colorants you can apply to cover the stains and make your grout look like new. The area should be nice and clean, but if not give it a once over with your favorite cleaner and let the area dry overnight.
- Pour a small amount of grout colorant into a container. Dip a clean toothbrush or grout brush into the color and apply it to the grout using even, back and forth strokes.[17]
- Remove the excess with a paper towel, and allow to dry as per the manufacturer's instructions.
[Edit]Keeping Grout Clean - Wipe it with alcohol. One of the easiest ways to prevent grout from getting dirty is to clean it often with something that will prevent mold and mildew from forming in the first place. One such substance is alcohol. Once a week, wipe the grout down with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol using a clean cloth.[18]
- Spray it with a mold inhibitor. There are several spray solutions you can make yourself using a clean spray bottle, including vinegar and water, tea tree oil and water, and hydrogen peroxide. Two to three times a week, spray the grout after a bath or shower with a solution of:
- Half-and-half vinegar and water.[19] However, be aware that overuse of vinegar on grout can cause erosion over many years.[20]
- Water and 15 to 20 drops of tea tree oil. Shake well before each use.
- Pure hydrogen peroxide in a spray bottle.[21]
- Dry the grout after every use. Removing the excess water from tiles and grout after a shower or bath is one of the easiest ways to keep grout looking new. After each use, wipe the shower walls or bath down with an old towel or squeegee.[22]
- Keep the bathroom dry. Another great way to keep mold and mildew from growing in your bathroom is by removing the water that allows it to grow.[23]
- If your bathroom isn't equipped with an exhaust fan, remove moisture from the air after every shower or bath by opening the window and blowing a stand-up fan out the window.
- Seal the grout. Grout should be re-sealed every few years.[24] Sealant can be applied to the grout lines with a paint brush. Allow it to dry, and then remove sealant from the tiles by wiping them in a diagonal direction with a damp cloth or sponge.[25]
- One applied and cleaned, allow the sealant to cure for about three to four hours.
- Never clean grout with a brush that has metal bristles, as it will wear away the grout over time.[26]
- Some people recommend bleach to clean grout, but it can actually turn your grout yellow and cause it to erode, so it should be avoided, or only tried as a last resort.[27]
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| How to Get Wavy Hair Overnight with a Bun Posted: 23 Mar 2022 05:00 PM PDT Taking just a few minutes to put your hair up in a sock bun before you go to sleep will result in pretty, wavy hair when you wake up in the morning. Make sure to dampen your hair before you put it up so that it it dries overnight in a curled position. When you take it down your hair will look naturally wavy. - Cut off the toe of an old sock. Any cotton tube sock will do. If you have very long hair, you'll want a bigger sock, so choose a men's sock if you can locate one. Then simply snip off the toe using a pair of scissors. You now have a tube of cloth that's open at both ends.[1]
- Roll up the sock. Start by folding the end over, then fold it over again. After a few folds you should be able to roll the sock to form a tight donut shape. This is all you need for beautiful beachy waves in the morning.
- If you're having trouble rolling the sock, try fitting it over a banana or another long object. Starting at the top, roll the sock down until it forms a donut shape, then slip it off the banana.
- Gather your hair into a high ponytail.[2] Flip your head upside down and use a comb to help gather your hair at the very top of your head. The higher, the better, since you'll be sleeping with the bun and it'll be more comfortable at the top of your head than in the back. Use a ponytail holder to secure the ponytail in place.
- Spritz your hair with water. Your hair needs to be damp, but not sopping wet, in order for this technique to work. Soaking wet hair won't fully dry during the night, so just spritz your hair with water slightly dampen it. If you just took a shower, wait until your hair is 80 percent dry before you put it up.
- It's handy to keep some water in an old spray bottle so you can evenly spritz your hair to dampen it.
- If you don't have a spray bottle, use your fingers to flick some water onto your hair, then use a comb to distribute it evenly.
- Place the sock over your ponytail. Pull your ponytail through the hole in the "donut" and slide it down a few inches. Make sure no strands of hair are left out; everything should be pulled through the center of the sock.
- Tuck the ends of your ponytail over the sock. You're going to roll the sock down your ponytail in order to create a bun, so start by tucking the ends of your ponytail all around the sock. The entire sock should now be covered by the end of your ponytail.
- Roll your ponytail into a bun. Using both hands, roll the sock, and your hair with it, slowly toward your head. Keep going until your entire ponytail is rolled up in the sock, and the sock is resting against your head at the base of your ponytail. You now have a pretty sock bun. You could wear it out of the house if you felt like stopping here!
- If your hair feels dry at this point, give the bun an extra spritz. Remember not to get it too wet, though, or it won't dry during the night.
- Sleep on it. Go to bed as normal, keeping the bun intact all night long.[3] If you positioned it right at the top of your head, it shouldn't be too uncomfortable. If it feels too tight, try loosening the area at the base of the bun, rather than taking the whole thing out.
- Undo the bun in the morning. Unroll your hair and the sock, then set the sock aside. Take out your ponytail holder, too. Let your wavy hair cascade down your back and around your shoulders. Your look is complete![4]
- Use hairspray to make the curls/waves last longer.
- Use bobby pins if your bun does not stay up.
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| How to Make Your Dog More Playful Posted: 23 Mar 2022 09:00 AM PDT If you've got a dog at home who just doesn't seem interested in toys and games, it's completely natural for you to want to encourage some playful behavior in them. Play enriches the lives of dogs by stimulating their minds, exercising their bodies, deepening their relationships, and just helping them have a bit of fun, too. Fortunately, there are so many easy and effective ways to get your dog to see just how great play can be! In this article, you'll find tips and tricks to help make your dog more playful. [Edit]Use praise and high-pitched voices. - Positive cues can help teach your dog that you're happy they're playing. Dogs know how to interpret cheerfulness in their owner's voice. High-pitched tones will help your dog associate playtime with positive consequences. Though it's still not totally clear how dogs process human language, it's widely understood that they respond well to praise.[1]
- Feel free to throw in a "Good boy!" when your dog is enjoying play. This will encourage them to seek out the behavior more in the future![2]
[Edit]Leave dog toys around your house. - Dogs are more likely to enjoy play if they're comfortable with their toys. This is especially important if your pup hasn't necessarily had experiences with toys yet, like for some rescues. Leave a few toys around the house for your dog to smell. Put a couple toys in their dog bed to increase their comfort quicker.[3]
- After a while, your dog should show signs that they're warming up to their toys. If you had pushed them to play before they were ready, you'd have run the risk of spooking a nervous dog or confusing an unsocialized dog. Instead, you let your pup develop an interest in their own time!
[Edit]Start with 5-minute play sessions. - Increase playtime length gradually so your pup doesn't get bored. In order for your pup to learn to love play, playtime should only be associated with excitement, stimulation, and reward. To make sure your dog doesn't start associating play with boredom, keep your playtime short at first.[4]
- Keep sessions no more than five-minutes long when you first begin playing with your dog.
- Wait until your dog is clearly enjoying playtime and seeking out playtime without your encouragement before you increase your session length.
[Edit]Limit your dog's time with special toys. - By making some toys a rarity, you'll make your dog's play more exciting. When you get a sense of which toys are most exciting to your dog (a food puzzle, a squeaky toy, etc.), you should limit your dog's exposure to them. Then, during playtime, you can add to your pet's excitement by bringing those special toys into the mix.[5]
- Creating moments of major thrill for your dog will help them associate playtime with the most fun they've had in their lives. This will encourage them to seek out playful behaviors more often.
[Edit]Keep your toys on rotation. - Replacing your dog's toys every week will help keep things fresh. Dogs are especially enthusiastic about new things. Of course, that doesn't mean you need to buy your pup a brand-new set of toys each week. Instead, leave out just a few at a time and then rotate each set of toys with some new ones whenever it seems like your dog is getting tired of their current lot.[6]
- Before your dog really learns to enjoy playtime, it'll be best to rotate quickly. Once a week should be perfect.
- Over time, you should be able to stretch this out, opting for a month-long rotation cycle instead.
- Eventually, the constant excitement of new toys will cause your dog to learn to love play.
[Edit]Buy toys you know your dog loves. - Staying stocked up on toys your dog adores will make play more fun. Anything that can help you make playtime the best part of your pup's day will be a huge help in encouraging general playfulness. So, by learning what kinds of toys your dog likes best, you can also learn how to tweak your playtime to suit their preferences. For instance, if you notice your dog gravitates towards your rope tugs, then tug-o-war will probably be an important activity to focus on when trying to encourage play.[7]
- To help you identify which toys and types of play your dog most enjoys, try exposing them to as many toys as possible.
- Go for varieties in toy function, texture, noises, and even colors.
- This way, it'll be that much easier to help your dog see how fun play can be. Draw your pup in with their very favorite activities!
[Edit]Engage your dog in chases and play fights. - Even if your dog hates toys, they can still become more playful. If, over time, you're getting the sense that your dog isn't super interested in toys, you can still encourage playfulness all on your own. Try chasing your dog around the room, play fighting, or, if your dog is well trained, you could even try hide-and-seek.[8]
- Stop-start motions can be really engaging for dogs. Try jumping forward, stopping suddenly, and then starting again to get your dog riled up.
- To play hide-and-seek, tell your dog to sit and stay. Then, hide from your dog. Next, call out from your hiding spot. When your dog finds you, provide a reward.
[Edit]Train your dog to use their toys. - Your dog may not understand their toys at first, but they can be taught. There are tons of different types of toys and accordingly, tons of different methods for teaching dogs to play. For instance, you can show your dog how to use their fetch toys by first throwing treats across the room, then calling them back to you. Reward this behavior repeatedly and eventually, you can swap the treats for a tennis ball (dabbing some peanut butter on the ball speeds up the process, too!).[9]
- Flavored chew toys can teach your dog to enjoy gnawing on their toys for play.
- Dab a tug-of-war toy with peanut butter every day. When your dog gets used to chewing on the end of it, start shaking the other end around. After a while, your dog should get comfortable tugging it back from you.
[Edit]Play when your dog is most energized. - Your dog should enjoy play, and they'll need to be awake for that to happen. This will add to the overall positive associations that your dog will have with play, because they are actually energized enough to enjoy the game. By trying to force your dog to get playful when all they want to do is take a nap, you could be accidentally creating some negative experiences now associated with their playtime.[10]
[Edit]Give treats and affection to encourage your dog's play. - Giving your dog a reward tells them you approve of their behavior. To encourage more playfulness in your pup, you should always be looking for ways to reward playful behaviors. If you see your dog pick up a toy from across the room, run over and give him a treat or a scratch behind the ears. Any time your dog engages in play (without breaking any of your house rules, that is!) you should try to follow up with some kind of positive association. This will teach your pup that playing leads to good things.[11]
[Edit]Help an anxious dog relax before playtime. - Nervous dogs will need to bond with you before they enjoy playing. Before you can jump into encouraging playful behavior in your dog, first, you need to make sure that the two of you have a comfortable relationship. To develop a bond with your nervous dog, don't invade their space. Instead, throw treats into your dog's area from the opposite side of the room.[12]
- Eventually, your pup will probably come to investigate the treats in your hand. Let your dog sniff around rather than trying to engage with your pet right away.
- This will establish a level of trust between the two of you. Wait for your dog to send the signal that they're ready to play. Usually, this will come in the form of a "bow," meaning that they will duck their heads and lay their arms flat on the ground in front of them.
- Let your nervous dog set the tone for your play and don't be too rough. By developing some trust, you've opened the door to future play with your dog!
[Edit]Be patient with your dog. - For some dogs, learning to love play will take some time. If your puppy was never socialized, the idea of play may not click for them naturally. Don't stress if the process takes a while. Between getting your dog comfortable with toys, finding their favorite ways to play, teaching them, and finally, rewarding them for play, this could very well be a long process.[13]
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| How to Make Fettuccine Alfredo Posted: 23 Mar 2022 01:00 AM PDT Fettuccine alfredo is a wonderful Italian comfort-food staple that actually originated in early twentieth-century America. There are 2 main variations of the sauce: the more modern cream based sauce (which is more common in the United States) or the classic butter-based sauce. Both options make for lovely, hearty dishes that make for an excellent occasional dinner treat. [Edit]Ingredients - of fettuccine
- 50 g (1/4 cup) Kosher salt
Yields 4 servings. [Edit]Butter Sauce - of pasta water
- 57 g (1/4 cup) of butter
- 75 g (3/4 cup) of grated parmigiano reggiano cheese
- Kosher salt (to season)
- Pepper (to season)
Yields 4 servings. [Edit]Cream Sauce - 236.59 mL (2 c) of heavy cream
- 55 g (1/4 c) of onion, minced
- 2 cloves of garlic
- A pinch of nutmeg
- 2 egg yolks
- 50 g (1/2 c) of shredded parmesan cheese
- 50 g (1/2 c) of shredded romano cheese
- 113 g (1/2 c) of unsalted butter
- Chopped parsley to garnish
Yields sauce for 16 oz (1 lb) of pasta. [Edit]Cooking the Pasta Al Dente - Buy authentic fettuccine pasta. Fettuccine pasta comes in narrow ribbons and is made from egg and flour. Look for pasta that has a slightly textured surface, as this will make it easier for the sauce to stick to the pasta.[1]
- Bring a 5.678 L (6 qt) pot of salty water to a boil. Fill the pot 3/4 of the way full with water. Add at least 50 g (1/4 cup) of Kosher salt to your water. This will season the pasta itself.
- Kosher salt has larger crystals than typical iodized salt and typically is better at enhancing flavor.[2]
- A large pot is preferred because you don't want your noodles to be crowded. This can prevent you from achieving the right pasta texture.[3]
- Add the fettuccine and cook it for about 8 minutes. Stir the pasta a few times right after it goes in to prevent it from sticking to itself or to the pot.[4]
- Don't add butter or any kind of oil to the pasta water while you are cooking it, because that would seal the porous surface of the pasta and prevent it from taking in the salt.[5]
- Taste a noodle after 8 minutes have passed to check if it's al dente. Al dente pasta is more firm and slightly undercooked, so you spend more time chewing it and taste the flavors more.[6] If the pasta is still too hard, give it up to an extra 2 minutes.
- Be careful when you're tasting the pasta, as the water will be very hot.
- Drain your pasta and save of pasta water. Drain the pasta in the sink using a colander. If you are making butter sauce, you will want to save of pasta water, because pasta water is a key ingredient in the sauce.
[Edit]Making the Butter Sauce - Pour of pasta water into a saucepan. Save the other half of the pasta water for adjusting the consistency of the sauce later.[7] Keep the saucepan on medium heat.
- Slice butter into pieces and whisk them into the pasta water. Add the pieces of butter one at a time, letting them melt completely before adding the next one. Let the butter melt completely so that the cheese will not clump up in the mixture.[8]
- Add 75 g (3/4 cup) of grated parmigiano reggiano cheese. Add the cheese in parts — not all at once — and make sure that each part has melted completely before adding another. Whisk the sauce constantly.[9]
- If you can avoid it, try not to buy grated parmesan cheese. Purchase a block of fresh parmigiano reggiano cheese (which will be more expensive than plain parmesan) and grate it yourself. Cheese labeled as "parmesan" is typically an imitation product.[10]
- A food processor is the best option for getting really finely-grated parmigiano reggiano.
- Place the cooked pasta into the sauce and toss it to coat it. Toss the pasta in the sauce by moving the saucepan back and forth on the burner and simultaneously rearranging the pasta with tongs. The sauce should completely cover the noodles like a blanket, and it should be creamier and stickier than it was before.[11]
- Use your additional pasta water to thin the sauce and prevent the pasta from sticking to the pan, if need be. You don't have to use up all of it, but just use your best judgment to achieve the consistency that you want.
- Season with pinches of salt, pepper, and parmigiano reggiano cheese. The dish only needs a little bit more of sauce, and slightly more pepper. Taste it to ensure that it's seasoned properly. Garnish it with more cheese, and it's good to go![12]
- Fettuccine alfredo tastes best when it's fresh, but it can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container or plastic bag for 3-5 days.[13]
[Edit]Cooking the Cream Sauce - Coat the bottom of a large saucepan in olive oil. The amount of olive oil that you will need will depend on the size of your saucepan, but aim to completely cover the entire bottom of the pan.[14]
- Add minced garlic and onion to the oil, and cook on low heat. Stir the onion and garlic pieces so that they are coated in the oil. Cook the pieces until they are soft. Test their softness by pressing down on them with your spoon. They should be pretty mushy, and the garlic should be browned.[15]
- Make sure that the onion and the garlic are minced very finely, because you wouldn't want to bite into a big chunk of onion or garlic in your pasta. Stir the pieces so they are coated in the oil.[16]
- Add 113 g (1/2 c) of unsalted butter, cubed. Cut the butter up into smaller, equally-sized cubes (It matters less what size they are, and more that they are all the same size). Place it in the oil and stir it as it melts.
- Unsalted butter is best because it helps you control the level of salt in your dish. Many of your other ingredients will have salt in them too![17]
- Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste when the butter melts. Add about 2 g (1/2 tsp) of salt and pepper each once the butter has melted completely. Then sprinkle in a pinch of nutmeg across the pan, spreading it as evenly as possible. Mix with your spoon.[18]
- Use fresh pepper, if possible.
- The nutmeg will work to bring out the flavors of the cheeses when you add them.[19]
- Stir in of white wine. The wine will help enhance the other flavors in the dish. Because it has a low boiling point, the wine will start to bubble and burn off. This is normal![20]
- Make sure the alcohol is completely burned off — meaning that it stops bubbling — before proceeding to the next step. This is because alcohol easily curdles cream.
- Pour in 236.59 mL (2 c) of heavy cream and gently stir. Pour it very slowly and stir it to incorporate it into the mixture. When the sauce starts to bubble, that means it's thickening. Gently scrape your spoon along the bottom of the pan to prevent sticking.
- Whisk the egg yolks with a fork and stir it into the cream. Stir the liquefied yolks into the cream as you slowly drizzle them in. This prevents them from curdling. The yolks will help to thicken the sauce.[21] At this point, it should smell really good!
- Add 50 g (1/2 c) of parmesan cheese and 50 g (1/2 c) of romano cheese. Stir to incorporate the cheese. Let it cook until the cheese liquefies and loses its shape.[22]
- If the sauce is too thick for you, add of pasta water, which has a lot of starch and flavor from the fettuccine.
- Stir the fettuccine into the sauce quickly. Once the cheese has completely melted, quickly incorporate the fettuccine. Stir it as you add it to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pan.[23]
- Garnish the dish with shredded cheese and chopped parsley. Sprinkle parsley and cheese on the top. The parsley will help to give it a nice, citrus flavor.[24] Repeat this on each individual serving plate as well.
- This pasta is best served immediately after cooking. The sauces are weak emulsions, meaning that they will start to fracture after too long.[25]
- If you do store your fettuccine alfredo, keep it in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag for 3-5 days in the refrigerator.
[Edit]Warnings - This is not a healthy dish by any means. It's okay to make it once in a while as a special treat, but it's very heavy and high in calories.
- If you go to reheat fettuccine alfredo leftovers, but you find that it has a strange odor, flavor, or texture, discard it.[26]
[Edit]Things You'll Need - 5.678 L (6 qt) pot
- Colander
- Liquid measuring cup
- Whisk
- Large saucepan
- Grater
- Butter knife
- Wooden spoon
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| How to Change the Alarm Sound on an iPhone Posted: 22 Mar 2022 05:00 PM PDT Don't like the tone that plays when your iPhone's alarm goes off? It's easy to customize your alarm song or sound! Whether you set your alarm in the Clock app, by asking Siri, or by creating a Sleep/Wake Up schedule (a feature formerly known as Bedtime), you can edit any of your alarm sounds at any time on the Clock app's Alarm tab. We'll show you how! [Edit]Changing a Regular iPhone Alarm - Open the Clock app. You'll find its black-and-white icon on the home screen and/or in your App Library.
- Tap the tab. It's the clock icon at the bottom of the screen.
- Tap the alarm you want to edit. This opens your settings for that alarm.
- If you'd prefer to create a new alarm, tap the "+" in the upper right corner of the screen.
- Tap . It's toward the bottom of the screen. This displays a list of ringtones that you can use as alarm sounds.
- Tap on your preferred sound. When you tap one of the ringtones, you'll hear a preview of how your alarm will sound. Tap the options until you find the alarm you want to use—a checkmark will appear next to the selected option.
- Tap Vibration at the top of this menu to change the vibration pattern when your alarm goes off.
- Browse for a different sound (optional). If you're not sold on any of the ringtones as an alarm sound, you have more options:
- You can set a song you have on your iPhone as an alarm. Scroll up to the "SONGS" section, tap Pick a song, and then choose a song from your phone.
- Want a new sound? Tap Tone Store at the top of the screen to shop for new alarm tones.
- Tap the back button once you've selected a sound. This takes you back to your settings for the selected alarm.
- Tap at the top-right corner. Your new alarm tone is now saved.
[Edit]Changing a Sleep Schedule Alarm - Open the Clock app. You'll find its black-and-white icon on the home screen and/or in your App Library.
- Use this method to change the alarm sound you hear for any Wake Up alarm you've created in the Health app or using Bedtime in older versions of iOS.[1]
- Tap the Alarm tab. It's the clock icon at the bottom of the screen.
- Tap on your Wake Up alarm. The alarms you created through the Health app or through Bedtime appear at the top under "Sleep/Wake Up."
- Tap . It's under "Alarm Options" toward the bottom of the screen.
- Select an alarm sound. Tap any of the sounds to hear a preview, and continue tapping through the options until you find the sound you like best.
- The selection of sounds available for Wake Up alarms are different than those in standard alarms. Wake up sounds are less jarring, which should be nicer to wake up to.
- The drawback is that you can't customize your Wake Up alarm with a song from your iPhone or a downloaded ringtone—you can only use one of the options in the list.
- You can customize the vibration pattern that plays during the alarm sound by tapping Vibration at the top of the list.
- Tap the back button. It's at the top-left corner. This takes you back to your Wake Up settings.
- Adjust the volume for your alarm. Your alarm sound has its own volume control that's separate from other sounds on your iPhone. Drag the slider until you find a volume that works for you.
- Tap . It's at the top-right corner. A pop-up window will appear.
- Choose how to apply the change. If you want to make sure your new alarm preferences affect all future Wake Up alarms, tap Change This Schedule. If you just want to use the new alarm tone the next time the alarm sounds but then go back to your previous alarm after, tap Change Next Alarm Only.
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| How to Prevent Oily Hair Posted: 22 Mar 2022 09:00 AM PDT We all have natural oil in our hair (known as "sebum"), but some people overproduce this oil, leading to bad hair days galore. On top of this, many people over-style their hair, using greasy mousses, gels, and other products that only worsen the situation. Instead of hiding beneath a hat or pulling your hair into a ponytail at the first sign of greasy strands, you can remedy the problem of excess oil in your hair with fairly simple changes to your hair care regimen or by making changes to your diet. [Edit]Modifying Your Cleansing Regimen - Wash your hair less often. While it may seem counterintuitive, washing your hair can actually cause excess oil production.[1] One reason is because shampoo strips your head of natural oil, and your scalp reacts by producing still more. Also, certain shampoos and conditioners, especially those containing silicone, can leave your hair with more oil or oil-like-substances.[2]
- If you're used to washing every day, start cutting back slowly and skip only one hair washing per week. Eventually move up to not washing your hair for two to three days at a time.[3]
- Use the right shampoo. A gentle cleansing shampoo you will help you to avoid the problem of washing away too much oil. It will also prevent your scalp from producing too much oil. Also, periodically using a shampoo that contains either salicylic acid, selenium sulfide, or ketoconazole will deep cleanse your scalp of hair product build-up, which makes for a healthier scalp and less oily hair.[4]
- Shampoos with tea tree oils can be useful because they absorb oils.[5]
- Rinse thoroughly. No matter what products you use, you need to make sure that you are rinsing thoroughly. You should rinse for at least 30 seconds, but the longer the better. [6]
- Condition the ends only. Keep conditioner away from your scalp, as it can increase oil production. Conditioner is intended to help with the ends of your hair which can become brittle and dry.[7]
- Look for products specially formulated for oily hair and use them sparingly.
- Use a home remedy. In addition to the above steps, you can also try a variety of home remedies that make your hair less oily. Many of them use inexpensive ingredients you probably already have on hand or can easily get from the grocery store, like aloe vera, baking soda, baby powder, and tea. The following are a few easy and useful examples.
- Vinegar or Lemon Juice rinse: mix of white vinegar or the juice of a single lemon with one cup of water. Shampoo your hair, rinse with this mixture, then rinse with tepid water.
- Beer rinse: alcohol is a drying agent, so try mixing a 1/2 cup of beer with 2 cups of water and rinsing your hair with the mixture after shampooing. Be sure to rinse the mix out of your hair thoroughly afterward so you don't smell like a bar!
- Oatmeal remedy: prepare oatmeal and allow it to cool, then apply it to your scalp and allow it to sit for 10–15 min. Follow with your usual hair care regimen.
[Edit]Altering Your Styling Regimen - Keep heat away from your head. Heat stimulates oil production, so avoid blow drying.[8] It's also a good idea to avoid flat irons, curling irons, and hot rollers if serious oiliness is a concern.
- Touch your hair less. Running your hands through your hair and otherwise playing with your hair spreads oil from the scalp to the rest of your hair. It may also stimulates oil production at the roots.[9]
- Touching your hair is also problematic because it transfers oils from your hands (from things such as lotion or anything you've eaten) to your hair.
- The same goes for brushing: every time you drag the brush down your head, you're pulling oil from the roots through the rest of your locks. Obviously you need to brush when you've got tangles or pesky fly-aways, but try to resist those 100 strokes a day.
- Spray on dry shampoo. These products help to get rid of oiliness at the roots, and they can increase volume.[10] They're a great option for non-shampoo days.
- Dry shampoo is great for occasional hair help, but you shouldn't use it every day. It can block hair follicles and make it difficult for the sweat glands on your head to properly do their job.[11]
- Cornstarch, cornmeal, and blotting papers work similarly to dry shampoo, soaking up excess oil in between washes.
- Avoid oil-based products. Styling products with silicone or a high concentration of oil can make your hair look greasy, so read ingredient labels carefully and choose alternate stylers.[12]
[Edit]Changing Your Diet - Get more B2 and B6. These vitamins help the body control sebum production. [13]
- Sunflower seeds are a great source of both vitamin B2 and B6. Other foods that are high in B6 include fish, poultry, red meat, and beans.[14].
- If you're not getting enough B vitamins from food, you can take an over-the-counter supplement, available at drug and grocery stores.
- Supplement with Vitamins A and D. Like the B vitamins, these help limit sebum production.
- To make sure you don't overdo (or under-do) the amount, it's important to check with your doctor before supplementing with Vit A and D (or before beginning a supplementation regimen).[15]
- Follow a low-glycemic diet. High glycemic foods lead to more insulin in the blood which can lead to greater oil production.[16]
- Avoid foods refined, high carb foods and foods that are high in sugar and opt instead for non-starchy vegetables, legumes, and fruits.[17]
- Consume more zinc. Zinc controls sebum production and can be obtained from red meat and poultry.[18]
- Oatmeal contains both zinc and vitamins B2 and B6 and is a great thing to eat to help control greasy hair.[19]
- Eat omega-3 fatty acids. These are great for hair health. Fish and walnuts are two good sources.[20]
- For some people, oily hair is caused by a hormone issue. This is especially prevalent with teenagers, pregnant women, or menopausal women. If you think your oily hair is caused by a hormonal issue, talk to your doctor.[21]
- Oral contraceptives and steroids can also lead to increased sebum production.[22]
- Avoid rubbing your shampoo in too vigorously, as this will further stimulate oil production.
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| How to Handle Resentment Against Someone Posted: 22 Mar 2022 01:00 AM PDT There are a lot of reasons you might resent someone—they might have hurt you in the past, you might feel like they take advantage of you, or you might feel envious that they have some of the things you want in life. However, holding on to anger and resentment towards someone else can really start to eat away at you. Luckily, if you're willing to put in the work, you can start to process those feelings in a way that's healthier for you, and you may even find that you're able to accept the past and forgive the other person. [Edit]Accept and feel your emotions. - Allow yourself to feel your feelings instead of ignoring them. When you're dealing with negative emotions like anger, rejection, disappointment, jealousy, or hurt, give yourself permission to really feel them. Trying to push those feelings down will cause them to build up inside of you—and ultimately, that's what leads to feelings of resentment. When you let yourself experience those feelings, on the other hand, it's easier to release them afterward.[1]
- How would you label what you're feeling? Try to say it outloud. For instance, "I feel really upset/sad/angry about what he said."[2]
- Don't judge your feelings or worry about whether your feelings are "right" or "wrong"—just acknowledge that they're there, for now.[3]
- If you've been pushing your feelings down for a long time, don't be surprised if you find them coming to the surface when you start trying to get to the root of your resentment. Be compassionate with yourself throughout the process!
[Edit]Ask yourself what's behind your resentment. - What exactly made you feel this way and why? Sometimes the cause of your resentment might be obvious, like if the other person clearly hurt you in the past. Other times it's a little harder to figure out what's really bothering you—your resentment might have built up over a long period, or you might resent someone because they have something that you want. It's important to get down to the real issue before you can start to work through it.[4] Check out these questions to figure out where the resentment is coming from:
- When did these feelings of resentment start?
- Was there one event or several that caused you to feel this way?
- Are your feelings directed at one person, like your partner, or to several people, like your parents or family?
- If you find yourself resenting your partner because they never help with the dishes, the deeper issue might be that you feel overwhelmed and unappreciated.[5]
- Sometimes the other person might have inadvertently triggered an insecurity or a complex that you already had.[6] If you feel resentment towards your friend because of their great family, maybe you're struggling because your relationship with your parents is difficult.
[Edit]Make a plan of action for the future. - Sometimes, how you handle a situation can add to your resentment. For instance, you might feel like you should have spoken up for yourself if someone put you down or didn't support you. Instead of kicking yourself for what you didn't do, make a plan for how you can deal with situations like that in the future. Not only will this help you avoid more resentment later on, but taking a proactive approach might help you let go of some of the feelings you're holding onto now.[7]
- If you feel like you should have spoken up for yourself in the moment, practice how you can do that next time the person oversteps their bounds.
- If your resentful feelings are based on envy, work on coming to terms with what you feel is lacking in your life, and try to be happy for others instead of being jealous.[8]
[Edit]Stop your negative thoughts in their tracks. - Interrupt the thoughts when old situations replay in your head. Since resentment is usually based on past experiences, it's normal to find yourself thinking about old hurts over and over again. If you find that happening, remind yourself to focus on something else, like whatever is happening in the present or something you could do to avoid that situation in the future. It can be really tough to change your thinking patterns, especially in the moment, but keep trying—it gets easier with practice.[9]
- Try to distract yourself by getting involved in an activity when you notice those thoughts come up—try calling a friend, going for a walk, or working on a difficult puzzle.
[Edit]Write down your feelings. - Vent in a letter or a journal to express your resentment. Writing is a great way to organize your thoughts, and it can really help you get to the root of your resentment. Don't worry about getting things down in any perfect order—just jot down your thoughts as they come to you. Write about why you resent someone, how it's affecting you today, and any experiences in your past that make this particularly hurtful.[10]
- As you're writing, it can help to try to imagine the situation from the other person's perspective, as well—do you think they intended to hurt you, or do you think they're just insensitive? Or maybe you'll discover that they're not to blame at all, but something from your past is causing you to resent them anyway.[11]
[Edit]Talk to someone about how you're feeling. - Reach out to a trusted friend or family member. Open up about your resentment—talk about how it made you feel and why it's still bothering you. Not only will you feel better once you get your feelings off your chest, but talking it out might help you see the situation in a different light. The person you're talking to might be able to give you some valuable insight, as well.[12]
- For instance, you might realize while you're talking that you need to be more assertive in telling your partner your needs, or your friend might be able to help you brainstorm a solution for how to improve your career so you stop resenting your sister's success.
[Edit]Find healthy ways to release your emotions. - Dive into a hobby or activity that helps you feel better. While it's really important to let yourself feel your emotions, it's also helpful to let go of them after you do that. That way, they don't build up and turn into long-term resentment. Luckily, there are a lot of different ways you can get an emotional release. Everybody has different ways of coping, so don't worry if it takes a little trial and error to find what works for you. Here are a few ideas:[13]
- Exercise: walk, run, go for a hike, or play a sport you enjoy
- Physical relaxation: intentional breathing, yoga, or progressive relaxation
- Prayer or meditation
- Social activism (especially if your resentment is on a broader scale)
[Edit]Talk to the person if there's something they can change. - Be clear and direct when you make your request. If the other person is doing something that you'd like them to stop, or not doing something that you wish they would, it may help if you tell them. Use "I" statements to talk about your feelings, then end with a clear, specific statement about what you'd like from them in the future.[14]
- If your partner is spending more time with their friends than with you, you might say, "I feel lonely and I miss feeling like a priority. I'd really like to set aside one night a week that's just for us."
- You might also need to work on speaking more assertively when someone isn't respecting your boundaries, like if your boss is undermining you at work.[15]
- If the person starts treating you better after the conversation, you'll probably be able to let go of some of your resentment. If they don't, it may be a sign that you'd be better off keeping your distance from them in the future.
[Edit]Have realistic expectations about the other person. - Try to see them as they are, instead of who you want them to be. It's normal to have certain expectations of the people in our lives. Unfortunately, though, people don't always live up to those expectations, and that can lead to resentment. If you find that happening, you might need to shift how you see the other person—ask yourself whether you have an idea of how you want them to be in your head, instead of just accepting them for who they actually are.[16]
- Instead of being disappointed that your partner didn't buy you a gift for your anniversary, remind yourself of other ways they show you that they care. For instance, maybe they always make sure your laundry is ready for work, or maybe they're always there when you need someone to talk to.
- It may also help to tell the person directly what you'd like, but be patient—it can take time for someone to change, if it happens at all.
[Edit]Forgive the other person if they've done something to hurt you. - This can be really hard, but you can do it. Holding on to grudges prevents you from healing and growing, so your resentment is just going to build over time. On the other hand, forgiveness allows you to release your resentment and any other negative feelings you've been holding onto. It's not always easy, but softening your heart toward the other person and letting go of that resentment is the only way that you can fully heal.[17]
- Do something symbolic to mark the act of forgiveness, like writing the person a letter and tearing it up. You might also look at the person and think or say, "I forgive you."
- Forgiveness doesn't mean that you have to keep the other person in your life—it's okay to let toxic relationships go if the other person isn't willing to change.
[Edit]See a mental health professional if you need more help. - Talk to a therapist if you can't let go and forgive. There's a saying that's popular in 12-step programs: "Holding a resentment is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die." If you don't deal with that poison, it can lead you to become progressively more irritable, anxious, and depressed. It can even start to affect your other relationships. A licensed mental health professional can help you learn techniques to deal with these emotions so you can start to move on.[18]
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| How to Get Used to Waking up Early for School Posted: 21 Mar 2022 05:00 PM PDT One of the best things about summer break can be sleeping late in the mornings (unless you're an early bird). This can become a problem, however, when fall rolls around and you have to get back into your early-morning routine. This transition is difficult because your body has natural circadian rhythms that can be disrupted when your schedule changes.[1] The good news is that your body's "clock" can be reset, along with your alarm, so that you can arrive at school on time and well-rested! [Edit]Readjusting Your Sleep Schedule Before School Starts - Determine how much sleep you need. Over the summer, you most likely got into the habit of sleeping in and staying up late. To prepare for rising earlier for school, you will need to reset your internal, or circadian, clock to make the adjustment back to school easier.[2]
- While everyone is a little different, the rule of the thumb is that those between 5-9 years old need 10-11 hours of sleep per night, and those between 10-18 years old need 8½-9½ hours of sleep per night.[3]
- Set a bedtime. The early you wake up the later you go to bed. Calculate what time you will need to go to sleep in order to get up and out the door on time in the morning. For example, say school starts at 8 a.m., and you need to leave the house by 7:30 a.m. Let's also say it takes you an hour to eat breakfast and to get ready. If you need 9 hours of sleep, then you will need to get up at 6:30 a.m. and be asleep by 9:30 p.m.
- Depending upon how quickly you fall asleep, you may need to go to bed earlier than the time you calculated. If it takes you a ½ hour to fall asleep, and you've determined you need to be asleep at 9:30 p.m., then you should be in bed at 9 p.m.
- Reset your internal clock. Move your bedtime back by 15 minutes per day every 3-4 days. Wake up 15 minutes earlier on these days, too. Do this every day of the week, including on the weekends, until you're falling asleep at your decided-upon bedtime, or at 9:30 p.m. in the example above.[4]
- Depending upon how late you've been staying up, this method may take several weeks to accomplish to get to your desired bedtime, so plan ahead.
- If you don't plan ahead, you'll need to speed up the process. Try moving your bedtime back by 1-2 hours every 1-2 days and waking up 1-2 hours early on these days, too. It could be rough going at first but likely less so than making the change in one day, especially on the first day of school when you might already be nervous and have trouble sleeping.
- Stick to the plan on weekends, or the one, if you've only given yourself a week to complete the process. If you don't stay on your sleep schedule during the weekend, it throws off your circadian rhythm, making Monday morning a literal drag.[5]
[Edit]Re-establishing Your School Morning Routine - Eat your breakfast early. Summertime doesn't just throw your sleep off-kilter. Your whole daily schedule changes, which can be pretty fun and relaxing, but also difficult to kick to the curb when it ends. When you wake up, eat your breakfast at the same time as you will when you wake up for school.
- Studies have shown that breakfast helps wake you up and gives you more energy. Eating in the morning provides your body with glucose, the source of energy for your whole body, so it's not surprising if you often feel lethargic when you first awaken. And why breakfast will help pep you up – you are, after all, breaking your overnight fast.
- Research also shows that eating carbohydrate-rich cereals improves your mood, which can only help in gearing up for school.
- Get ready as you would for school. After you wake up, proceed as if you are going to school. If you normally eat first, do that. If you normally take a shower first, do that. The point is to reform habits, so when school starts you won't be quite so startled when the alarm starts ringing in your ear and the act of getting out of bed won't feel quite so drudging.
- Make sure you finish the job. For instance, if you normally style your hair and wear makeup to school, do your hair and makeup during this period of readjustment, too.
- Also work toward getting it all done in the same amount of time that you have allotted for getting ready once school starts. If you get in the habit now, you won't feel so rushed later.
- Leave the house. If you're able, leave the house at the same time that you would for school. This will push you to stick to your schedule, and it will get you back into the habit of doing something outside of the home in the morning. Here are some suggestions:
- You could go to the library. This could serve the dual purpose of also helping you freshen up on your Algebra, for instance, or catch up on your summer reading.
- Go to a friend's house who is also re-establishing his/her morning routine. Together you can set off for the day to go to the park, see a movie, go the mall and so forth.
- Sign up for a morning class in your community. Many local art centers, YMCAs, churches and parks departments offer a variety of classes throughout the summer for students to take during breaks.
[Edit]Reinstituting Your School Evening Routine - Eat dinner at the right time. Over the summer, your eating schedule may have gotten a little wild. So start eating at the time you plan to once you're back in school.
- If you've been consuming a lot of fast food during those lazy summer nights, get back to eating nutritious, well-balanced meals. Healthy foods aren't just better for your body. They also boost brain power.[6]
- To determine what time you will be eating dinner, you'll need to sit down and figure out your evening schedule, looking at things like a) after-school activities, b) how much homework you think you'll have, c) how much time you'll spend preparing for bed, d) how much free time you'd like, e) what time you need to go to bed and f) what the rest of your household's schedule looks like.
- Read in the evenings. Reading at night (reading in general if you haven't for awhile) will get those brain circuits flowing again. This will make studying easier, and it will get you back into the mode of doing homework at night.
- You could also work on things like Sudoku puzzles, crossword puzzles, children's workbooks, flash cards – anything to kick-start returning to an evening routine that includes studying and homework.
- Try to get your schedule and do activities related to your schedule, like finding online Geometry problems. It will actually be more like homework than reading and puzzles, and will also improve your grades for school.
- Prepare for bed. You may have gotten out of the habit of taking that nightly shower or bath, if you take it at night, or even brushing your teeth. Now's the time to start doing these things again regularly. And, as with your morning routine, do them at the same time you plan to do them once school starts.
- This is also a good time to get back into the habit of or create the habit of laying out your clothes for the morning. Doing this will make you feel less rushed in the morning and less stressed overall, especially if you are very particular about what you wear.
- Sticking to a regular routine at night will help you sleep better, because your body will understand that you're preparing for bed.[7]
- Go to sleep on time. Once you have reset your clock, continue going to sleep at the time you've set for yourself, even on the weekends. Resisting all temptations to break your new sleep schedule will be rewarded soon enough.
[Edit]Getting a Good Night's Rest - Power down before bedtime. Winding down in the evening is equivalent to telling your body that it's time to call it quits for the day. You can't expect it to go from 100 to 0 simply by getting in bed and pulling up the covers. So spend about 30-45 minutes slowly shutting down your brain and body.
- You might do this by taking a hot shower or bath. When you get out, your core body temperature drops, which is a signal to your brain to produce melatonin, your body's natural sleep hormone.[8][9]
- You might also include a routine like stretching or meditating before bed.[10]
- Other ways to prepare for sleep are by putting away the electronic gadgets and gaming systems and, instead, reading a book, or listening to classical or relaxing music.
- Stay away from caffeine before bed. Caffeine is a stimulant, and while most people associate it with coffee, it's also in tea, chocolate, soda and some pain relievers. Sleep experts recommend avoiding these things for 6 hours before going to sleep.
- This may seem like a really long time, but that's how long it takes for caffeine to leave your bloodstream.[11]
- Avoid rigorous exercise before bed. When you exercise vigorously, your body temperature goes up, and it takes several hours for it to drop to normal levels again. Because lower body temperature is needed for better sleep, don't exercise for 3-4 hours before going to sleep.[12]
- On the flip side, exercising regularly promotes good sleep. The precise mechanism between regular exercise and sleep is still uncertain, but numerous studies on various populations have shown that it works.[13]
- Break electronic insomnia. Turn off the TV, and put away your cell phones, computers and tablets once you're in bed. They not only prevent you from winding down because you're so busy clicking, scrolling, typing, chatting and so forth, but they also trick your body into thinking it's daytime and, therefore, not time to go to bed.
- Here's how it works. These devices emit a type of blue light that mimics natural light, thereby suppressing melatonin levels. When this occurs, your brain tells your body it's not time to sleep; it disrupts your circadian rhythm.[14][15]
- TVs also emit this light, but the problem is amplified with cell phones, laptops and tablets because they are closer to your face.
- Darken your room. Turn off all lights while you sleep. Your circadian rhythm, or inner clock, is largely regulated by exposure to light and dark, with melatonin secreted in darkness and suppressed in light. Since melatonin induces sleep, the darker your room the better.[16][17]
- You might also want to dim the lights during those 30-45 minutes that you are powering down before bedtime as a cue to your brain that it's almost time to go to sleep.
- If you live with a roommate or there are lights that you just can't avoid, try wearing an eye mask to block out the light.
- Go to sleep the same time each night. Make sure you stick to your bedtime each night of the week even on weekends. While it will be tempting to stay up late on the weekends, doing so will really throw a wrench in your internal clock and make Monday mornings rather unpleasant.
[Edit]Waking Up Early for School - Eat dinner 2-3 hours before bedtime. It's significantly easier to wake up early if you've slept well the night before. Eating a lot late at night, though, can make sleep difficult because food takes time to digest. Spicy, garlic-flavored and highly acidic and fatty foods are especially troublesome because they frequently cause heartburn if you lie down too soon after eating them.[18]
- Conversely, hunger can also disrupt sleep. So if you find yourself really hungry before bed, stick to snacking on things like oatmeal, bananas, cereal and milk, yogurt, raw veggies or some popcorn.[19]
- Prep for the next day. One of the reasons so many people hate waking up early is because of that rushed feeling they have when trying to hurriedly get ready and out the door on time. To help avoid some of this, choose and lay out your clothes the night before, prepare your lunch, pack up your homework and books in your satchel or book bag and make sure you have any forms signed that you need for school.
- Lay out your clothes, shoes and accessories where you will put them on – whether that be in the bathroom after you shower or in your bedroom.
- Have your backpack, gym clothes and musical instrument, if you have one, by the door, ready to go.
- Eat a healthy breakfast. Continue with your returning-to-school schedule and eat a hearty breakfast. It will increase your glucose level, get your juices flowing and set a good tone for the rest of your day.
- Make hitting snooze hard. Most of us have done it, probably more times in a row than we'd care to admit. But hitting snooze only makes getting up harder and your mornings ultimately more rushed. So move your alarm – further than arm's reach.
- If you have an extremely hard time waking up, consider putting it across the room so you have to get out of bed to turn it off.[20]
- Use more than one alarm. Purchase and then put more than one alarm clock in different places around your room. You might set them to go off at the same time, or you might opt to have them go off at different times, but no more than 2-3 minutes apart. Otherwise, you're apt to get back in bed after turning off the first.
- Buy different types of alarms, so the buzzers sound differently and have different volume levels.
- You could also use your cell phone as long as it has an alarm and is loud enough. Some even allow you to download annoying alarm tones, which might be frustrating but ultimately effective.
- Utilize light to your waking advantage. Since your internal clock responds to light as its wake-up call, you can use it to help awaken yourself even if the sun has yet to rise. And there are some pretty neat gadgets out there that can help.
- For example, there are a number of alarm clocks that help wake you up by slowly increasing light, as if the sun were rising, thus tricking your body to respond and say, "Okay, it's time to get up."[21] Science has even demonstrated they do, indeed, help rouse people from sleep more easily and quickly, even though the light is artificial.
- There are also lamps you can put by your bed that slowly turn on, simulating the sunrise. Some even offer the opposite effect, simulating a sunset for help in going to sleep.
- Ultimately, however, natural light is the best way to go. It's certainly what our ancestors relied on prior to Edison.[22] Allowing natural light into your room by leaving the blinds or curtains open when you go to sleep is the best jolt to your rhythmic system. Yet because this is often not possible when getting up early enough for school, natural light simulators are nice alternatives.
- Have a cool glass of water on your nightstand to drink as soon as you wake up. It will kick start your metabolism and help you feel more alert.
- Ask your family or a friend for help in waking you up early for school. Perhaps a friend might give you a call in the morning, or your mom might tickle your feet to get you going.
- Alarms are only good if you remember to set them!
- Try shower gels with lemon or peppermint essential oils to give you a boost.
- Remind yourself of the reasons getting up early are important to you. Is it because you don't like to feel rushed? Don't like to be tardy? Like to look pretty? Want to do well in school?
- If you find that something in your routine isn't working, or if you want to add something, thing about how you can change it and work to do so!
- Reward yourself for consistently waking up early. This can also be a great motivator for getting up on time.
- Set the alarm for 15 minutes earlier so you can wake up but get used to it for a while without being late.
- Set more than one alarm, so if you don't get up when the first alarm rings you'll have another one set five minutes later.
- If your phone has an alarm and lets you name your alarms, you could name one "stretch" to remind you to stretch in the morning.
- When you get up and turn your alarm off, don't get back to bed. Try making it a rule that once you are out of bed, you can't go back in.
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